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Everything you need to plan, design and build your dream home – all in one place

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Step 1

Our self build guide is here to introduce you to how we work with you to make your dream home a reality

Self Build Incentives

Are you dreaming of building your own home? At Hanley Economic Building Society, we’re here to help.

Self Build Costs

Determining the cost of building a house can vary widely based on individual circumstances.

Self Build Lending Guide

This guide is here to introduce to you how we work with you to make your dream home a reality.

Step 2

Use Addland to find your plot or research further info.

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Step 3

Sign up with The Modern Builder, submit your details and receive a free cost estimation of the structure of your build based on offsite construction methods.

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How The Modern Builder works.

1. Complete Your Project Brief

Fill out our short form (just 2 minutes!) to help us understand your goals and match you with the right suppliers for your build.

2. Upload Your Files

Use our drag-and-drop feature to upload all your project documents. Whether or not you choose to work with our suppliers, you can download everything with one click — neatly organised in a structured ZIP file.

3. Receive 3 Quotes

We’ll connect you with up to three suitable suppliers who can deliver your project — all based on your brief, budget, and build preferences.

4. Connect & Build

Review your quotes and connect directly with the suppliers you prefer. Negotiate terms and get your project underway with confidence.

Start by completing your project brief it takes just 2 minutes.  

We match you to off-site construction suppliers, but what is it?

Offsite construction refers to the process of designing, fabricating, and assembling building components away from the final site, typically in a controlled factory environment. These components are then transported and installed on-site to form the finished building.  Learn more

Typical timeline

Start with an Affordability Check

Land Acquisition

Typically 3 months to 24 months (depending on preferences, location and availability)

Design & Planning Permission

Typically 3 months to 9 months (depending on site constraints and response time)

Building Regulations

Typically 2 to 4 weeks

Contractor Pricing

Typically 2 to 4 weeks

Site Prep/Groundworks

Typically 6 to 8 weeks

Factory Assemble

Typically 6 to 8 weeks

Install factory built house

Typically 1 to 3 weeks

Finishes, internal plus landscaping

Typically 1 to 3 months

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Schedule a call with a self-build specialist to discuss your project and learn more about how The Modern Builder can help you.

03330902430
Manchester, UK
info@themodernbuilder.co.uk

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